Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd)
Overview
The Higher Education Program (HIED) at UBC focuses on the study of all facets of institutions of higher learning. The multifaceted, interdisciplinary program draws on aspects of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law, and administrative studies. The program addresses several core themes:
Core Themes
- The foundations of higher education
- The contexts in which institutions and systems of higher education operate
- International and comparative perspectives of higher education systems and policies
- International and comparative perspectives on access, admissions, and student mobility
- Current issues in higher education
- Transitions and access in education
- Perspectives on retention, attrition, and success in institutions of higher education
- Student success in higher education
- Interrogating higher education environments
Quick Facts
Degree
Master of Education
Subject
Education
Mode of delivery
On campus
Specialization
Higher Education
Program Components
Coursework + Major Project/Essay required
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Meet a UBC representative
Q&A with UBC Graduate Student Ambassadors
webinarDate: Thursday, 26 July 2018
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
Join our Graduate Student Ambassadors Samuel Adenyanju (MSc Forestry, Nigeria), Federico Andrade (PhD Public Health, Colombia), Maria Angélica Guerrero (MA Educational Studies, Colombia), Xining (Linda) Yang (PhD Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, China) and Dorine Akwiri (Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Kenya) who will be available to answer questions about their experiences at UBC, including topics such as accommodation, moving to a new city/province/country and settling in, making friends, being an international student, and more. This session is open to participants interested in different programs across all faculties at UBC. Please note that we will not be able to provide answers to questions regarding application or admissions policies or any that involve specific personal information.
Requirements
TOEFL (ibT) Overall Score Requirement
92
22
22
22
22
IELTS Overall Score Requirement
6.5
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
Tuition / Program Costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $102.00 | $165.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $2,334.10 | $4,192.82 |
| Tuition per year | $7,002.30 | $12,578.46 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $1,500.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $923.38 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | starting at $16,884.10 (check cost calculator) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Statistical Data
Enrolment Data
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 31 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 17 |
| Offers | 15 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| New registrations | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Total enrolment | 18 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Completion Rates & Times
This program has a graduation rate of 88.89% based on 18 students admitted between 2007 - 2010. Based on 16 graduations between 2013 - 2016 the minimum time to completion is 0.99 years and the maximum time is 5.00 years with an average of 2.35 years of study. All calculations exclude leave times.
Disclaimer
Admissions data refer to all UBC Vancouver applications, offers, new registrants for each year, May to April [data updated: 9 March 2018]. Enrolment data are based on March 1 snapshots. Program completion data are only provided for datasets comprised of more than 4 individuals. Rates and times of completion depend on a number of variables (e.g. curriculum requirements, student funding), some of which may have changed in recent years for some programs [data updated: 29 September 2017].
Further Program Information
Program Website
Faculty Overview
Academic Unit
Program Identifier
VGMMED-LX
May 2019 Intake
Application Open Date
01 August 2018 Canadian Applicant Deadline
17 October 2018 International Applicant Deadline
17 October 2018 July 2019 Intake
Application Open Date
01 August 2018 Canadian Applicant Deadline
17 October 2018 International Applicant Deadline
17 October 2018 September 2019 Intake
Application Open Date
01 August 2018 Canadian Applicant Deadline
01 February 2019 International Applicant Deadline
01 February 2019 May 2020 Intake
Application Open Date
01 August 2019 Canadian Applicant Deadline
17 October 2019 International Applicant Deadline
17 October 2019 Program Information
Application Enquiries
- Ms Sandra Abah, sabah@mail.ubc.ca
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